Aiken Times

Joe Wilson, a U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 2nd district since 2001, has shared his views on recent international developments through a series of tweets. Known for his tenure in the South Carolina Senate from 1985 to 2001 and holding degrees from Washington and Lee University and the University of South Carolina, Wilson has voiced concerns regarding national security and foreign relations.

On February 22, 2025, Joe Wilson expressed gratitude towards President Trump for taking measures to prevent "wrongful US investment in the CCP military" and "CCP investment into critical US industries." He emphasized the importance of this action by stating that the "CCP is bankroller for Axis of Aggressors." "Grateful that President Trump will block wrongful US investment in the CCP military and CCP investment into critical US industries. Very important! CCP is bankroller for Axis of Aggressors."

In another tweet posted on the same day, Wilson commented on an incident at Beirut airport where an American flag was displayed for people to step on. He noted that since 2006, America has provided $3 billion in military aid to Lebanon and stressed the need to prioritize American interests by stating, "Lebanon’s Beirut airport now features an American flag for people to step on, showing disrespect. Since 2006, America has provided $3 billion in military aid to Lebanon. We must put America First."

Later that day, Wilson addressed issues related to Hezbollah's rebuilding efforts post-Assad's fall. He acknowledged efforts made to prevent Iranian planes from landing with cash but warned about Iran potentially using Iraqi planes instead. He called for "maximum pressure on Beirut airport," expressing concern over its role in financing Hezbollah: "After the fall of Assad, Beirut Airport is the key to the rebuilding & refinancing of Hezbollah. Grateful that a few Iranian planes have been prevented from landing with bags of cash but Iran will use Iraqi planes to rebuild Hezbollah. Maximum pressure on Beirut airport!"